Want to roll your sleeves up and get elbow-deep in icing? Okay, maybe you’re not that intense, but if you are looking for some simple cake decorating ideas, I think you’ll enjoy these photos.

On a side note, I know first hand what it’s like to be elbow-deep in icing. Many moons ago I spent 4 years as a cake decorator and we used to mix up our butter cream in a giant industry grade mixer and then fill up trash can-sized containers of this sweet stuff. Man, that was some messy (yet sweet) work. I think I sort of miss it.

Oh well, here are some cake decorating ideas that will require A LOT less icing!

Spruce up the inside of your cake by making colorful layers that will be revealed once the cake is cut.

Learn how to decorate a stunning ruffled cake with this great video tutorial.

Do a basic white icing and then top the cake with a simple DIY bunting (you can use paper, ribbon or mini poms).

Better yet? Top the cake with cake balls or mini donut holes rolled in sprinkles (I love this look)!

I hope these ideas inspire you to whip up some icing! Speaking of icing, I’m on the hunt for a go-to recipe. Do you have a favorite? Share in the comments or on our Facebook page — I’d love to try it!

I know this is an old post, but the link is still floating around Pinterest – several of these images have been lifted from a blog called I Am Baker, and used without links or credit. I’m sure it was done without malicious intent, but it should be respectfully corrected. :)

Tori

December 3, 2014 at 9:57 am (4 months ago)

Hi J — you’re right this is a really old post (pre-Pinterest!). However all the sources are indeed credited and linked. You will see them listed at the end of the post and if you click the images you will be taken directly to the other sites. Thanks for stopping by!